Local Resources - Assemblyman Quirk-Silva, AD65

Resources to help your small business be successful

Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
GO-Biz serves as a one-stop resource for information on business development and services. Working through a network of local and regional economic development entities, GO-Biz can assist businesses with a range of issues from starting a business, identifying permit requirements, and reaching potential customers in foreign markets. Many of their resources are available through the California Business Portal. http://businessportal.ca.gov/

Office of the Small Business Advocate
The Office of Small Business Advocate provides information and assistance to small businesses to help them succeed in the California marketplace. The Office hosts a variety of summits, forums and interagency meetings. It also maintains a comprehensive list of resources for small business technical assistance, financing and state procurement.http://www.business.ca.gov/Programs/Small-Business-Assistance/Office-of-Small-Business-Advocate

Small Business Administration District Offices
SBA's District Offices are responsible for the delivery of a range of federal programs and services including marketing information, customized referral to other business resources, and accessing capital. General website: https://www.sba.gov/ and local assistance website: https://www.sba.gov/tools/local-assistance/map/state/CA

Lender Relations Specialist Stephen Leung is available to assist business owners attempting to obtain financing. 714-560-7450 or Email stephen.leung@sba.govVeterans Business Development Officer Doug Dare is available to assist military veterans.
714-560-7467 or Email douglas.dare@sba.gov

SCORE – Business Mentoring
SCORE is a national network of over 14,000 entrepreneurs, business leaders and executives who volunteer as mentors to America's small businesses.https://www.score.org

Small Business Development Centers
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) management and technical assistance network offers free one-on-one expert business advice and low-cost training by qualified small business professionals to existing and future entrepreneurs. In addition to its core services, the SBDC program offers special focus areas such as green business technology, disaster recovery and preparedness, international trade assistance, veteran's assistance, technology transfer and regulatory compliance. Local assistance website: https://www.sba.gov/tools/local-assistance/map/state/CA

Women's Business Centers
The Women Business Center program delivers business training, coaching, mentoring and other assistance geared toward women, particularly those who are socially and economically disadvantaged. Local assistance website: https://www.sba.gov/tools/local-assistance/map/state/CA

Veteran Business Outreach Center
The Veterans Business Outreach Program (VBOC) delivers entrepreneurial development services to eligible veterans owning or considering starting a small business. There is only one VBOC in California.

Office of Native American Affairs, Small Business Administration
The Office of Native American Affairs provides on-line and on-site training and counseling services to assist Native Americans start and grow businesses. The Office also engages in numerous outreach activities, such as tribal consultations, development and distribution of educational materials, attendance and participation in economic development events.
Website: http://www.nativesmallbusiness.org/index.html

LGBT Business Outreach Initiative, Small Business Administration
The SBA offers targeted business assistance to business owners and entrepreneurs in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) community.
Website: www.sba.gov/LGBT
Email: lgbt@sba.gov

Young Entrepreneurs, Small Business Administration
Young entrepreneurs and small business owners play an important role within the California economy. The SBA offers different activities and resources throughout the year aimed at aspiring young entrepreneurs, including social media outreach and customized online courses available at www.sba.gov/learning.
General Website: www.sba.gov/young

Procurement Technical Assistance Centers
The Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC), designated by the federal Department of Defense, offer training on how to contract with federal, state, and local governments. Local assistance Website: https://www.sba.gov/tools/local-assistance/map/state/CA

U.S. Export Assistance Center
Each U.S. Export Assistance Center is staffed by trade specialists from the SBA, Department of Commerce, Export-Import Bank and other public and private organizations. Their mission is to provide technical assistance to help small and medium sized businesses compete in today's global marketplace. Website: http://www.sba.gov/content/us-export-assistance-centers

Financial Development Corporations
The Small Business Financial Development Corporations (FDCs), designated by the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, offer a range of financial products from loan guarantees to direct loans. Many FDCs are also certified to offer financial services from federal programs, as well.
Local assistance Website: http://www.ibank.ca.gov/ibank/programs/what-is-the-sbfc#FDC